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31
May

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Receives Unprecedented $10 Million Gift from Local Philanthropist.

*MEDIA ALERT* Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Receives Unprecedented $10 Million Gift from Local Philanthropist. WHAT:  High profile, large investment of $10 Million given to support youth incubator for STEM, advocacy and global issues. First eight-figure gift given to organization, the second large scale donation received by BGCGW. In 2022, Mackenzie Scott generously […]

29
May

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER WASHINGTON AND WEGMANS SUPERMARKETS PREPARE KIDS FOR SUMMER WITH BETTER NUTRITION INFORMATION

Washington, DC – (May 17, 2023) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) is launching a series of social media videos, starring BGCGW youth, created in partnership with regional grocery store chain Wegmans. The purpose of the effort is to help educate youth about the importance of nutrition and hydration, especially during camp season. […]

18
Feb

BGCGW PRESIDENT & CEO NAMED WASHINGTONIAN OF THE YEAR

Washington, DC – (February 21, 2023) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) president and CEO, Gabrielle Webster was named a Washingtonian of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine. The presentation was made during the 51st Washingtonians of the Year luncheon at The Willard InterContinental on January 18, 2023. Webster was honored for turning around the 150-year-old BGCGW from financial […]

22
Oct

GREATER WASHINGTON CLUB KID EARNS NATIONAL TITLE, $50,000 SCHOLARSHIP + CAR

During the 75th annual Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Youth of the Year gala, Asha, a Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Club member, was awarded the esteemed title of National Youth of the Year. The title is the premier recognition program for Club teens and the highest honor a Club member […]

30
May

BlueFest Spotlight: Pat Blackburn

As a busy leader of a multimillion dollar company, Pat Blackburn still finds the time to dedicate her personal attention and talents to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW). “BGCGW is not just a place for the kids to go after school,” she said. “It’s an organization that supports the kids in so […]

12
May

Lion King Kids: More than a Musical!

Most people remember Disney’s The Lion King movie as a story about redemption—an exiled boy king that finds his way back home to take his rightful place on the throne. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington’s (BGCGW) interpretation of the story in Disney’s The Lion King Kids Musical is about much more than redemption. The […]

13
Apr

President Obama and Club Members Search for Nature’s Treasures

Washington, DC (April 2022) – TV personality Al Roker and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) were treated to an exclusive visit from former President Barack Obama. Club members from Culmore, Murraygate and Ox Hill Clubs attended the event at Great Falls National Park in McLean, Virginia. Club members were broken up into […]

12
Apr

Top 5 Qualities to Look for in a Summer Camp for Your Child

Summertime learning loss, coupled with rudimentary reductions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, can put your child’s life skills progress behind. Now more than ever, it’s important to be thoughtful and intentional about how your kids will spend their summer. Reinforcing or picking up new life skills during the summer can be a great way to […]

23
Mar

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Announces $6.8 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Announces $6.8 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott. Donation part of significant $281 million investment in Boys & Girls Clubs around the country Washington, DC (March 17, 2022) – Today, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington announced a gift of $6.8 million from MacKenzie Scott. This significant support […]

22
Mar

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER WASHINGTON INTRODUCES FREE PROGRAMMING FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SCHOOLS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Prince George’s County, Md. (March 22, 2022) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW)  today announced a free new learning opportunity for students in Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). The unique virtual afterschool platform, Clubhouse @ Your House, offers an extensive selection of safe and enriching, hands-on learning experiences […]